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at all
adverb
: in any way or respect : to the least extent or degree : under any circumstances
doesn't smoke at all
Examples of at all in a Sentence
wasn't at all pleased with the way the family portrait came out
Recent Examples on the Web
Keep in mind that giving it your all doesn’t always result in perfection, and expecting flawless execution at all times is setting yourself up for failure.
—Dr. Ella F. Washington, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Retail sales at all three chains have been weak for years.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Per the federal agency (which itself recommends keeping a thermometer in the fridge), the appliance should maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below at all times.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
It can only be removed surgically by means of liposuction—and the thought of that does not sound fun at all.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of at all was
in the 15th century
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Cite this Entry
“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
at all
adverbət-ˈȯl,
ə-ˈtȯl,
at-ˈȯl
: in any way : under any circumstances
will go anywhere at all
doesn't mind at all
not at all likely
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